Amare Stoudemire

On the first day of spring, inside Hampton University's Holland Hall, two men sweat through a morning workout at one end of the basketball court.

The younger man, Hampton University senior and All-MEAC wing Darrion Pellum, aspires to a professional basketball career. He moves mostly wordlessly through a series of drills — shooting, dribbling, moving and pivoting from different spots on the floor.

The older man, Hampton native Ganon Baker, can help Pellum reach his goal. For nearly 90 minutes, he demonstrates and directs the drills. He moves crisply, precisely and constantly, belying his 39 years. He maintains an almost endless stream of chatter, both instructional and...

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